Mazus solanifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Tsoong & H.P.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 67(2): 399 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140106
Common Names
- Mazus Solanifolius
- Solanifolius Mazus
- Mazus Mazus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mazus solanifolius (also called Potato-Leaved Mazus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with small, white, yellow or pink flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Mazus solanifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mazus solanifolius is a white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mazus solanifolius is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Mazus solanifolius
Mazus solanifolius is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Mazus genus
Mazus quadriprotuberans, Mazus radicans, Mazus pumilus, Mazus wanmuliensis, Mazus dentatus, Mazus pumilio, Mazus harmandii, Mazus arenarius, Mazus novaezeelandiae, Mazus miquelii, Mazus stachydifolius, Mazus kweichowensis, Mazus longipes, Mazus surculosus, Mazus saltuarius, Mazus fukienensis, Mazus henryi, Mazus gracilis, Mazus procumbens, Mazus caducifer, Mazus spicatus, Mazus omeiensis, Mazus pulchellus, Mazus rockii, Mazus humilis, Mazus lecomtei, Mazus fauriei, Mazus celsioides, Mazus solanifolius, Mazus oliganthus, Mazus xiuningensis, Mazus alpinus, Mazus tainanensis, Mazus delavayi, Mazus sunhangii, Mazus somggangensis, Mazus fruticosus, Mazus uniflorus, Mazus lalashanensis,
Species in the Mazaceae family
Dodartia orientalis, Lancea tibetica, Lancea hirsuta, Mazus quadriprotuberans, Mazus radicans, Mazus pumilus, Mazus wanmuliensis, Mazus dentatus, Mazus pumilio, Mazus harmandii, Mazus arenarius, Mazus novaezeelandiae, Mazus miquelii, Mazus stachydifolius, Mazus kweichowensis, Mazus longipes, Mazus surculosus, Mazus saltuarius, Mazus fukienensis, Mazus henryi, Mazus gracilis, Mazus procumbens, Mazus caducifer, Mazus spicatus, Mazus omeiensis, Mazus pulchellus, Mazus rockii, Mazus humilis, Mazus lecomtei, Mazus fauriei, Mazus celsioides, Mazus solanifolius, Mazus oliganthus, Mazus xiuningensis, Mazus alpinus, Mazus tainanensis, Mazus delavayi, Mazus sunhangii, Mazus somggangensis, Mazus fruticosus, Mazus uniflorus, Mazus lalashanensis, Puchiumazus lanceifolius,
References
Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
Han Pi Yang (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805577-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].